Rustburg is a CDP located in Campbell County Virginia. Rustburg has a 2024 population of 1,640. It is also the county seat of Campbell County. Rustburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,585 in 2020.
The average household income in Rustburg is $76,583 with a poverty rate of 20.3%. The median age in Rustburg is 50.6 years: 58 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rustburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 10.34% |
| Asian | 53 | 4.15% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 577 | 1.97 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.02 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Married | 182 | 2.73 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Male | 52 | 4.63 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Female | 17 | 3.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
38.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 0.5% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 3.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 29.81% |
| High School Graduate | 378 | 38.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 169 | 17.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 833 | 828 | 370 |
| Black | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,987 | $0 | $93,000 |
| High School Graduate | $35,391 | $35,786 | $35,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,646 | $53,131 | $35,929 |
| Some College | $24,632 | $2,499 | $35,517 |
$43,646
Average Earnings
$53,131
Average Male
$35,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.38% of Rustburg residents speak only English, while 6.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 972 | 185 | 19.03% |
| Black | 113 | 46 | 40.71% |
20.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.99%
Male Poverty Rate
22.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rustburg is Black, with 40.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rustburg is White, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 42.93% |
| High School | 17.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,693 | $100,986 |
| Households | $70,771 | $76,583 |
| Married Families | $89,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,522 | $54,774 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 8.64% |
| Black | 46 | 37.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.09%
Born in Rustburg
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
3.45%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
94.67% of Rustburg residents were born in the United States, with 63.09% having been born in Virginia. 3.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,640 | 15 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 1,625 | 15 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 1,610 | -334 | -17.18% |
| 2021 | 1,944 | 359 | 22.65% |
| 2020 | 1,585 | 166 | 11.7% |
| 2019 | 1,419 | -58 | -3.93% |
| 2018 | 1,477 | 103 | 7.5% |
| 2017 | 1,374 | 229 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1,145 | 106 | 10.2% |
| 2015 | 1,039 | 123 | 13.43% |
| 2014 | 916 | 187 | 25.65% |
| 2013 | 729 | -113 | -13.42% |
| 2012 | 842 | 150 | 21.68% |
| 2011 | 692 | -739 | -51.64% |
| 2010 | 1,431 | 0 | 0% |